Department of Community and Economic Development

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American Red Cross will honor central Pennsylvania’s heroes Deb Kiner | dkiner@pennlive.com By Deb Kiner | dkiner@pennlive.com The Patriot-News The American Red Cross of the Susquehanna Valley will hold its “Spirit of the Hero” program at 5 p.m. March 25 in Milton Hershey School’s Founders Hall to honor people in a seven-county area that tookRead more →

The press conference for the City Hall Beautiful fund donations is cancelled for today and being rescheduled for next week to allow workers to complete repairs. Workers are still completing painting of the Public Safety rooms and installing flooring. We will issue a new press release shortly with a new date for the tour ofRead more →

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The Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) initiates and leads economic development, land use planning and regulation, and services related to all aspects of the development process, while working with neighborhoods to enhance the economic prosperity, vitality, and livability of the community for Harrisburg citizens.

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About Economic Development

The Department of Economic Development acts as a liaison and a resource to the many facets that influence our constantly evolving economy.

Our mission is to foster stable economic growth in the City of Harrisburg and provide continuous improvements to the quality of life for its citizens. Implementing innovative workforce and business retention, expansion and recruitment practices and promoting strategic asset developments city-wide will ensure our community and economy remains diverse and vibrant.

We engage the entire spectrum of the business community to keep informed of real conditions affecting stability and growth. We provide ongoing customized assistance to our businesses and keep them informed of city and state benefits for which they may be eligible.

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Q: What is the zoning for my property?
A: Please review the Zoning Map to identify the zone and the Planning & Zoning Code to identify regulations for that zone.

Q: Is my property in an historic district?
A: Please review the Historic Districts Map to identify whether the property is in a Municipal and/or National Historic District. Please note that the Harrisburg Architectural Review Board only reviews projects on properties in the Municipal Historic Districts.

Q: Is my property in the 100-Year Floodplain?
A: Please review the Floodplain Map. Please be advised that this is the most current data provided by FEMA. ANY improvement that is located in the floodplain (signage, paving, new constructions, additions, etc.) requires submittal of a Floodplain Development Permit application [Note: Application will be available online shortly].

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About Bureau of Housing

Harrisburg’s Bureau of Housing funds affordable workforce housing, both rental and ownership, as well as supportive housing that helps vulnerable people achieve stability and move along a path toward self-sufficiency.

Bureau of Housing initiatives also help stimulate housing development, allowing families to thrive and neighborhoods to provide a full range of housing choice and opportunity. The mission of the Bureau of Housing is to build strong healthy communities and increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in our city.

The Bureau of Housing also works with private housing developers to increase the supply of quality housing in the City and to ensure economic diversity through new construction and rehabilitation projects. These goals are accomplished using federal, state and City funds.

The Bureau of Housing also preserves the housing stock by rehabilitating dilapidated homes and building new homes on in-fill lots that complement the character and preserve the integrity of the great neighborhoods in our city. To this end, we support market-rate projects and housing for working families and manage key programs to assist homebuyers, and help residents make home improvements.